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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.58, 1,047.99 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.58, 1,047.99 and 236.22 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.58 : 1,047.99 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.58/1,047.99 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.58x = 1,047.99 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.58x = 247,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,556.20/698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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